Grigor Dimitrov Suffers Abductor Tear, Wimbledon Hopes Dashed

Grigor Dimitrov's Wimbledon campaign came to an abrupt end in the fourth round when he was forced to retire against Daniil Medvedev due to an abductor tear in his left leg. The Bulgarian revealed the extent of his injury on social media, expressing disappointment but remaining optimistic about his recovery.

Dimitrov's injury occurred during the first set of the match, when he slipped and fell on the grass-court surface. Despite receiving treatment, he was unable to continue after just eight games, with Medvedev leading 5-3. The premature exit was a setback for Dimitrov, who had been enjoying a resurgent year.

In April, he returned to the ATP Top 10 for the first time in over five years, reaching the final of the Miami Masters 1000. He also completed the career set of Grand Slam quarterfinals with a run to the last eight at Roland Garros.

Dimitrov's injury is a significant blow to his hopes of continuing his strong form. He is currently on the entry list for the ATP and WTA 500 event in Washington, D.C., which begins on July 27. However, his participation is now in doubt.

The Bulgarian remains ineligible to play in the Paris Olympics, having not represented Bulgaria in Davis Cup since 2015. Despite the setback, Dimitrov expressed gratitude for the support he has received and vowed to return to action soon.

"Looking forward to getting back out there!" the 33-year-old wrote on social media.

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